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After years of delay and change of ownership, 23rd and Union development could start in August

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The fenced-in, weed-filled vacant lot on the southwest corner of 23rd and Union may not stay that way much longer. An already approved but stalled six-story building is now set to break ground as early as August.

Formerly owned by Jim Mueller, the property and approved building design were sold to Ian Eisenberg, who also owns property on the northeast corner of the intersection including the car wash, Med Mix property and the building that houses the Neighbor Lady.

Eisenberg and the Lake Union Partners will build and maintain ownership of the building, which should open its doors in fall of 2014.

“The interesting thing—and fun thing for us—is to understand who the neighborhood is,” said Scott Roberts of Lake Union Partners.… Continue reading…

WHY IS SEATTLE’S!3{2}NORTHWEST AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM NOT ALLOWED TO CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH?

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WHY IS SEATTLE’S

NORTHWEST AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM

NOT ALLOWED

TO CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH?

 

DISMISSAL OF FALSE “TRESSPASSING” CHARGE

PROVIDES THE ANSWER:

IT ISN’T THE REAL MUSEUM!

 

By Leith Kahl

September 13, 2012

 

 

(Note: This article assumes that the reader is aware of the African American holiday known as Juneteenth, and why it is celebrated. Those not familiar with Juneteenth should pause here and visit www.Juneteenth.com before proceeding to read this article.)

 

On June 19th of this year, as communities throughout the US were honoring the observance of Juneteenth, something very different was taking place at the Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) at 2300 S. Massachusetts Street in Seattle, the sight of a historic 13 year civil disobedience campaign for the establishment of a Black museum and cultural center.… Continue reading…